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OWJ 384R

1976 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,315 mi
Last recorded66,315 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWJ 384R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,037 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,078 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 64,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 62,298 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,763 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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OWJ 384R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWJ 384R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWJ 384R registered?

OWJ 384R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 October 1976.

Is OWJ 384R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWJ 384R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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